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Zanzibar City Klima and Average Wetter

Klima of Zanzibar City: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 24°C now🕔 10:50 AM local📅 Best: Juli, August and September👥 220.000

Klima in Zanzibar City month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMäAprMaiJunJulAugSepOktNovDezLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonatDurchschnittliches MaximumDurchschnittliches MinimumNiederschlagBewertung
Januar32°25°92 mm★★★★☆
Februar33°26°56 mm★★★★☆
März31°25°175 mm★★★☆☆
April29°24°387 mm★★★☆☆
Mai29°24°216 mm★★★☆☆
Juni28°23°99 mm★★★★☆
Juli28°22°45 mm★★★★☆
August29°22°46 mm★★★★☆
September30°22°43 mm★★★★☆
Oktober31°23°95 mm★★★★☆
November30°24°197 mm★★★☆☆
Dezember31°25°141 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Tropical. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Zanzibar City

Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day36°CMär 17, 2025
Coldest night20°CAug 5, 2024
Wettest day73 mmMai 5, 2024

How Zanzibar City compares mit nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Zanzibar City.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Zanzibar0 km27°Cabout the same1592 mm
Nungwi Beach50 km27°Cabout the same1446 mm
Mount Kilimanjaro401 km-8°C35°C cooler5964 mm
Ngorongoro Conservation Area526 km18°C9°C cooler898 mm
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport595 km20°C7°C cooler884 mm

Beste Reisezeit Zanzibar City

Go in Juli, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: April, Mai and November – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

Januar★★★★☆
Februar★★★★☆
März★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
Mai★★★☆☆
Juni★★★★☆
Juli★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
Oktober★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
Dezember★★★☆☆

What this means for Zanzibar City

Compared mit normal

Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line mit the 31°C typical for this month.

Regen chance explained

A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Reisen and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.

What und pack, what und skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid April, Mai and November – historically the least comfortable months here.

Zusammenfassung

Zanzibar City is a city in Tansania. Zanzibar City is known for Stone Town and spice island beaches. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 220.000.

Aktuell sind es 24°C (75°F) in Zanzibar City mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 27°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 23°C und 30°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 73%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 7.9/10 – gute bedingungen.

Die beste Reisezeit für Zanzibar City is Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist tropical. April, Mai and November sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 33°C, während August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 22°C.

Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.

Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is in line mit the 31°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Zanzibar City today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Zanzibar City

TypCity
LandTansania
KontinentAfrika
Koordinaten6°9′57.2″S 39°12′9.4″E (-6.1659, 39.2026)
Bevölkerung220.000
Known forStone Town and spice island beaches
Ortszeit10:50 AM (UTC+03:00)
Beste MonateJuli, August and September
KlimaTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zanzibar City?

Zanzibar City is a city in Tansania. Its coordinates are -6.1659, 39.2026. It lies in Afrika.

What is the weather like in Zanzibar City jetzt?

It is currently 24°C (75°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 89% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time und visit Zanzibar City?

Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Zanzibar City, which has a tropical climate. April, Mai and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Zanzibar City in?

Zanzibar City observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The Ortszeit is 10:50 AM.

How many people live in Zanzibar City?

Zanzibar City has a population of approximately 220.000.

What are the top things und do in Zanzibar City?

Popular options include Zanzibar and Nungwi Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Vorhersage and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftqualität and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated Oktober 6, 2026 at 10:50 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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